Human Fertilisation and Embryology

Debate between Richard Drax and Baroness Berger

Tuesday 3rd February 2015 Commons Chamber

[Luciana Berger]

I do not believe that that is what is being proposed, but I shall deal with my hon. Friend’s very specific point later in my speech.

[Richard Drax (South Dorset) (Con)]

I know from a meeting that I attended before the debate that the HFEA has said, “PNT involves genetically modifying a human embryo”.

[Luciana Berger]

That point was raised in an earlier intervention. I think it is clear from reports following reviews by the expert panel that it has already been specifically addressed, but I shall deal with it in more detail later.